Clinic Nurse RN (.6)

About the role

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine), board-certified pediatricians, many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin, commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children, doctors who are very active in their local communities, and access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy.

The RN role practices within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice. Performs triage via phone and patient messaging in the electronic health record. Delegates patient care responsibilities appropriately, and maintains accountability for the quality of care. Provides for the health education needs of families with a focus on self-management and preventive health.

Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Medical Group policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensures confidentiality by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment; maintains HIPAA compliance.
• Provides exceptional care to patients and families to fulfill the patient experience promise.
• Regularly performs RN duties and maintains own patient care competencies as determined by position scope of practice.
• Provides in-person clinical care during nurse visits, education to families, and coordination of care as needed.
• Notifies provider of any patient needing immediate assistance.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate patient assessment, develop/monitor outcomes, implement plan of care, and monitor variances to ensure quality patient care.
• Provides nursing care via telephone triage and electronic health record, using standardized pediatric assessment, care protocols, and patient guidance and education to determine appropriate disposition of care.
• Documents in accordance with organizational nursing standards.
• Adapts to changing work assignments and schedules.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets appropriate information to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide care as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Experience

• 2+ years experience in a primary care or urgent care setting (preferred)
• Experience with pediatric patients (preferred)
• Triage experience in a clinical pediatric setting (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association / American Red Cross / National Safety Council) – required
• One of the following RN licenses:
  • RN – Registered Nurse (30) – State of Wisconsin
  • RN – Registered Nurse (IN Compact) – State of Indiana
  • RN – Registered Nurse (AZ Compact) – State of Arizona

Skills

• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for positive and effective interaction with patients, families, visitors, providers, and the health care team.
• Good organization, delegation, and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making, and critical thinking.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively.
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in patient care.
• Ability to assist and support other primary care locations as requested by leaders and/or the Children’s Medical Group float policy.